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DeM Banter: some good, some bad, some fantasy here...I have met Dr Kennedy and this sounds very much like him...would love to talk with Gen Eickenberry on the matter. New York Times May 27, 2013 Pg. 17 STANFORD, Calif. — AFTER fighting two wars in nearly 12 years, the United States military is at a …

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DeM Banter: interesting times.... New York Times May 25, 2013 Pg. 1 WASHINGTON — President Obama, in one of his most significant speeches since taking office, did not simply declare an end to the post-9/11 era on Thursday. He also offered a vision of America's role in the world that he hopes could be one …

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DeM Banter: interesting....now we just need Al Qaeda to sign the peace treaty of Paris or Versailles and we are good, right? Does the enemy get a vote as to when the war is over? It always about leadership: decision and choices...this is indeed a tough one. Wonder what this will look like in a …

Continue reading "Pivoting From A War Footing, Obama Acts To Curtail Drones By Peter Baker"

DeM Banter: Once again... history is indeed a great teacher. Reuters.com May 22, 2013 Most of the international debate about Syria policy focuses on how to remove President Bashar al-Assad from power. Options for NATO states and key Arab League partners include everything from enlisting Russia’s help in a diplomatic approach, with a conference now …

Continue reading "The Great Debate Civil Wars And Syria: Lessons From History By Michael O’Hanlon and Sean Zeigler"

DeM Banter: But... the genie has already left the building with no leash... so getting it back in the bottle--especially now that Russia, China, and Iran have their own systems. The next 5-10 years should be interesting. New York Times May 22, 2013 Pg. 1 WASHINGTON — President Obama embraced drone strikes in his first …

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DeM Banter: With the new "austerity" strategy there will be a need to invest somewhere. Where do we see the best dollar saved and dollar spent is still a discussion I have yet to hear. Quantum Look if executed could be a lower cost option when compared to others...but I am still Wondering Where the …

Continue reading "Taking Homeland Missile Defense Seriously By Rep. Mike Turner"

DeM Banter: the Legacy Continues! Long fly the Bloody Hundredth... Proud of you all. Air Force Times May 27, 2013 Pg. 5 It may not have the level of attention of operations in Afghanistan, but Air Force refueling operations just surpassed 200 missions over four months while assisting the French in Mali. The 351st Expeditionary …

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DeM Banter: it's all about choices... I just hope we are realistic about the outcomes... View Original Think Tanks Conducting Shadow Review WASHINGTON — Senior US Defense Department officials are expected to present three budget-cutting scenarios to the defense secretary when they wrap up a wide-ranging review of military strategy at the end of this …

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